Новости за 07.08.2024

The residents and stakeholders of Royal Estate, Phase 1, Isheri-Olofin, Lagos State, have expressed their gratitude to the General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, for his prompt mediation in the recent dispute that occurred within the estate. In a statement, on Tuesday, signed by the Chairman of the estate,

The Lagos State Police Command arraigned a 54-year-old man, Olajide Aro, on Tuesday, for allegedly assaulting an Eko Electricity Distribution company worker. The defendant was arraigned at the Chief Magistrate Court, Yaba, before Magistrate Patrick Nwaka and charged with four counts of assault, breach of peace, obstruction of legitimate duties, and causing physical injuries. The

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the board of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission with Genevieve Osakwe as the chairman. The inauguration, which took place at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, on Tuesday, came after 10 years since the last local government election was conducted in the state. During the exercise,

Sage Grey Technologies Limited has unveiled TradePlus Marketplace, TradePlus Vendor Loan Scheme and Isolo Tech Facility to boost Small and Medium-scale businesses in the country. The unveiling of TradePlus MarketPlace and TradePlus Vendor Loan Scheme and the inauguration of Sage Grey Tech Isolo Facility were recently held in Lagos. The Managing Director of Sage Grey

United Kingdom-based data expert, Gideon Abegunrin, has emphasised the transformative potential of open data in driving sustainable development in Nigeria. The expert said this at a press conference for the Niger Delta Digital Summit recently. Abegunrin said, “Nigeria and other developing countries can tap into the vast benefits of open data but must prioritise investing

The organisers of the China-Nigeria Expo have said it will strengthen trade ties between China and Nigeria. The expo, which is scheduled for November 5-8 in Lagos, is said to be the largest gathering of Chinese manufacturers in Nigeria and West Africa region. According to a statement from the organisers, Nigeria is China’s second-largest trading

Team Nigeria’s hope of winning the first medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was dashed on Tuesday night following dismal performances of Favour Ofili in the final of the women’s 200m and Blessing Oborududu, who lost her bronze medal match of the women’s 68kg freestyle wrestling. Ofili clocked 22.24s to finish sixth in the

Nigeria’s long jump trio Ese Brume, Prestina Ochonogor, and Ruth Usoro will all compete for places on the podium in the final of the women’s long jump event of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday, The PUNCH reports. This makes them the first Nigerian trio to make the final of an individual event at the

Nigeria-based athletes who are representing the country at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games are demanding same  training grants as their foreign-based counterparts, The PUNCH reports. The agitation stemmed from the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, announcing payment of the training grant to athletes on Tuesday. Enoh said the athletes were paid after initial complaints

Cyriel Dessers’ dramatic 94th-minute equaliser earned Rangers a crucial first-leg draw with Dynamo Kyiv in their bid to qualify for the Champions League. Amid increasing negative noise surrounding the start of the Ibrox club’s season, Philippe Clement’s side fell behind to Andriy Yarmolenko’s first-half opener. In a similar theme to their goalless draw with Heart

President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari as chairman of the board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed this in a statement signed Tuesday night titled, ‘President Tinubu appoints new board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund.’ Other members

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the business world, opening up new paths for growth and innovation across various industries, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes Adopting AI can bring significant advantages, such as improved operational efficiency, enhanced customer experience, and increased revenue growth. By leveraging AI-powered predictive analytics, businesses can make data-driven decisions. Moreover, automating routine tasks with AI

A non-profit organisation, the Everlasting Fountain Welfare Initiative, has brought relief to hundreds of residents in the Magboro area of Ogun State and its environs with the distribution of essential food items, clothing, and footwear. The initiative, aimed at alleviating poverty and promoting self-sufficiency, also included training sessions on sustainable livelihoods. The distribution, held at

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Lagos State Government to conduct a thorough investigation into the death of Pelumi Onifade, a 20-year-old reporter who was arrested by the police during the #EndSARS protests in 2020 and later found dead in a mortuary. The court also directed the government to conduct a coroner’s

The Ekiti State Police Command says it has begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the missing 35-year-old cyclist, Hussain Ndagi, in the state. The Police Relations Officer, Ekiti State Police Command, Sunday Abutu, said that Ndagi, a resident of the Oke-Bola area of Ado Ekiti, had been missing since July 31. Abutu said in

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blaaiz, an early-stage cross-border payments firm, Ifelade Ayodele tells FELIX OLOYEDE the impact of the closure of Nigerian accounts by Mercury on local startups How has the closure of Nigerian accounts by Mercury impacted startups and the broader tech ecosystem in Nigeria? The abrupt closure of Nigerian accounts by

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final voter register for the upcoming Edo and Ondo governorship elections. The decision followed a meeting held by the commission on Tuesday, as contained in a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. The Edo State governorship

The International Labour Organisation’s Director-General, Gilbert Houngbo, has urged G20 labour and employment ministers to take decisive action to reduce inequalities, promote gender equality, and encourage diversity in the workplace. Houngbo made the call at a recent high-level meeting in Fortaleza, Brazil, to address global labour market challenges, ensure just transitions, and promote decent work.

TotalEnergies Staff Housing Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited, Louisville Mixed-Use Development, has been awarded two excellences in design for greater efficiency certifications by the International Finance Corporation. In a statement, the co-operative said the accolades, awarded at the Future Cities—Africa Green Building Summit co-hosted by the Green Building Council Nigeria, underscored Louisville’s commitment to sustainability and

The devaluation of Nigeria’s naira led to a foreign exchange gain of N8.6bn for the Nigeria Identification for Development project, according to the World Bank’s recently released 2023 audited financial statement. An e-copy of the 21-page document was obtained by The PUNCH on Tuesday. The ID4D project, launched in 2020 with a $430m budget, seeks

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Lagos State Government to probe the death of a 20-year reporter with Gboah TV, an online television channel, Pelumi Onifade, who was reportedly arrested by officers attached to the Lagos State Task Force while covering the #EndSARS protests in 2020. The reporter was reportedly found dead

No fewer than 4,877 victims of human trafficking from Nigeria have voluntarily returned to the country since 2017, a report by the International Organisation for Migration has shown. The victims returned to Nigeria under the IOM’s Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme, with women and girls constituting nearly 88 per cent (4,261) of the returnees,

In a bid to drive impactful solutions for Africa’s economic and infrastructural development, Innovate Africa Corp, in collaboration with Bild Foundation, is set to host the inaugural Innovate Africa Conference 2024. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Michael Roberts are part of the speakers at the conference, which is themed ‘Unleashing

Chelsea have decided to completely give up on their chase of Napoli star Victor Osimhen, switching focus to Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion. The Blues had been in close contact with the Partenopei for a number of weeks now as the two clubs discussed a possible swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and a hefty lump sum

Nigeria’s flagbearer at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Tobi Amusan, will begin her hunt for an Olympic medal in the first round of the women’s 100m hurdles at the Stade de France on Wednesday (today), The PUNCH reports. The world record holder is one of Nigeria’s medal prospects at the games and will be looking to